Device for attaching lamps to vases



Jan. 1 927 H. l. ALBRIGHT DEVICE FOR- ATTACHING LAMPS "r0 VASES FiledDec. 26, 1924 INVENTOR.

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Patented Jan. 4, 1927.

UNlTED STATES HARRY I. ALBRIGI-IT, 01 AKRON, OHIO.

DEVICE FOR ATTACI-IING LAIEPS TO VASES.

Application filed December 26, 1924.

This invention relates to devices for securing lamps such as electriclamps on vases formed with constricted portions and has for its objectthe provision of simple inexpensive means for securing a suitableelectric lamp and base of standard construction onto any type of vase toconvert the latter into a lamp stand.

The foregoing object is accomplished by the construction described belowand illustrated in the accompanying drawings, is being understood thatthe invention is not limited to the specific construction described andillustrated.

Of the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is an elevation of a vase having a lamp mounted thereon by adevice embodying the invention and indicated therein by dotted lines;

Figure 2 is a full-size elevation partly in section illustrating thedevice of the invention with its parts in position for insertion intothe vase; and

Figure 3 is an enlarged bottom plan, partly in section, of the device asit is shown in Figure 1.

Referring to the drawings, 10 is an ordinary lamp socket having a lamp11 therein and having a base 12 secured thereon by a nipple 13 threadedinto an aperture 14 in socket 10 and retained therein by a set screw 15,the nipple 13 extending through an aperture in the top of base 10 andhaving a shoulder 16 for clamping it onto a connection 17 into which thenipple 13 is threaded.

The connection 17 is threaded into one branch of a T 18, the oppositebranch of which has threaded therein a threaded rod or tube 19. Theother branch of the T provides an aperture for receiving a conductorcable 20 which is carried into the T through an aperture in base 10 andup through fitting 17 and nipple 13 and connected to the lamp socket 10.On the rod 19 is a nut 21 through opposite sides of which extend pins22, 22 on which are pivoted arms 23, 23. The arms 23 are formed withflanges 24, 2 1 formed so as to straddle the nut 21 and by which theyare mounted on the nut, the pins Serial No. 758,016.

22 being passed through apertures in the flanges and riveted over ontheir outer ends to secure the arms on the nut. The arms 23 are cut awayas at 25, 25 to clear the rod 19. Forced onto the free ends of arms 23are short pieces of rubber tubing 26, 26 forming cushions adapted to actin the manner of suction cups against the wall of the vase to tightlygrip the same.

In use. the device is secured to the socket 10 and base 12 in the mannerillustrated. The arms 23 are folded upwardly as shown in Figure 2, thedevice being then inserted downwardly through the mouth. of the vasewhereupon due to the action of gravity the arms 23 untold into theposition shown in Figure 1, in which they are limited by engagement withthe lower face of the nut. The base 12 is firmly grasped in one hand andthe vase is rotated by the other to cause nut 21 to rise on rod 19. Thisaction results in the mouth of the vase engaging the bottom of base 12and the arms 23 being gripped tightly against the wall of the vase. Thusthe lamp is quickly and easily secured on the vase.

Modifications of the invention may he resorted to without departing fromthe spirit thereof or the scope of the appended claim.

VVha-t is claimed is: 7

An electric lamp adapted to be mounted on a vase, said lamp comprising,in combi nation, an electric light socket and a hollow base therefor, aconductor conduit extending from the socket, a T secured on the lowerend of said conduit so that the aligned branches of the T are verticaland the other branch of the T extends laterally therefrom, conductorsextending through the lateral branch of the T, the upper of the verticalbranches of the T, and the conduit to the socket, a threaded membersecured in the lower vertical branch of the T and extending downwardlytherefrom, a nut on the member, and arms pivoted on the nut so as to benormally held by gravity in horizontal positions but folda-ble upwardlyto be insertable through the mouth of a vase.

HARRY I. ALBRIGHT.

